Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Yellow mini flies: Platypalpus? (June-05, 2010) --> P. cf. exilis
Posted by Juergen Peters on 13-06-2010 21:03
#1
Hi!
These tiny (1,8-2 mm) flies are numerous on leaves these days (northwest Germany). Are they Hybotidae, possibly
Platypalpus sp.?
Edited by Juergen Peters on 14-06-2010 16:34
Posted by KWQ on 14-06-2010 05:58
#2
In the genus
Platypalpus there are two common yellow species (
luteus and
exilis (at least here in southern Finland), so either of those is probably the most likely alternative also there in your region.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 14-06-2010 08:46
#3
Most likely
exilis but too many details invisible to be 100% certain.
Posted by Juergen Peters on 14-06-2010 16:33
#4
Paul Beuk wrote:
Most likely exilis but too many details invisible to be 100% certain.
Many thanks, KWQ and Paul, that's more than I expected.